Description

Design

1st generation

The Oracle is a four-door sedan which inherits the general design and role previously filled by the Sentinel in the prior to GTA IV (the GTA IV Sentinel is redesigned as a two-door sport luxury coupe). The Oracle resembles the BMW E65 7 Series (2002-2008), particularly the pre-facelift models (2002-2005). The only noticeable differences are inverted front indicators, a slightly different taillight design, and the lack of BMW's traditional (and trademarked) kidney-shaped grilles. The grille resembles that of a second-generation Lexus LS, one of the competitors to the BMW 7 Series in the full-size luxury segment.

There is a slightly modified variant of the Oracle driven by members of the Irish American Killers. It is painted dark green with front and rear bumper kits and a sport mesh grill, and its badge markings are removed. This variant is often seen in Steinway, Dukes.

2nd generation

A second Oracle (dubbed the 'Oracle 2' or 'Oracle Sport' by players) appears in GTA V. The design of this Oracle is based primarily on the BMW 7-series F01.

Performance

1st generation

The Oracle is probably powered by a V12, like the most powerful 7 Series which use the BMW N73 engine. Thus it is able to achieve a decent high speed with satisfactory acceleration. Its handling is superb for a car of its size, and it is durable, owing to its luxury construction. The soft suspension means that the car is comfortable on all surfaces. Its top speed is 186 mph (300 km/h). It's definitely the best sports sedan to drive in GTA IV. Braking varies as anti-lock brakes are for some reason not always available.

2nd generation

The Oracle in GTA V is now powered by a High powered V8 with a 5-speed gearbox in FR configuration,In par with the Lampadati Felon.It has high top speed and best accelerating car in the 4-door sedans range.Downside towards the car is oversteer as if it approaches uneven surfaces.

GTA IV

An Oracle ad parodying BMW's ad style is seen on billboards around the city, including one at Star Junction. It shows a picture of the car with the caption 'Automatic Arrogance'.

This is likely a reference to German luxury manufacturers with a long lineage (namely BMW and Mercedes-Benz), whose dealers tended to be arrogant compared to less-established marques like Lexus.<ref>"New Kid on The Dock". The Seattle Times.</ref>

The "Automatic" is also a reference to the only transmission choice for a BMW 7 Series, in contrast to other BMW vehicles that have manual transmission available, as the E65 was the first iteration of the 7 Series not to offer a manual.

The Oracle's name could be a reference to the BMW Oracle Racing team, as Übermacht, is based on BMW, produces the Oracle.

The Oracle shares the same rim design as the Super Diamond. Coincidentally, BMW, which is parodied in game as the Oracle-producing "Ubermacht", is also the parent company of Rolls-Royce in real life. In fact, during the first stages of designing the Rolls-Royce Phantom, the shell of the E65 BMW 7 Series was used as a design guide, so in some sense the Rolls-Royce Phantom is a larger and more luxurious platform mate to the BMW 7 Series.

In perfect condition this car can be sold at S&M Auto Sales for $2,500.

A rare Oracle XS can be obtained in the mission Taking in the Trash. This Oracle can be changed to a desired color at a Pay N' Spray, without the car immediately going to its default color (dark green).

In Going Deep, a Ray Bulgarin mission, most of the cars in the parking complex are Oracles, including a unique shade of red one that Bulgarin and Timur hide behind. If the player is relatively careful not to blow it up during the shootout, it's easily stolen in the process of completing the mission.

Bulgarin later has a black Oracle waiting outside his house, in both of his following missions.